CVE-2008-1511 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via URL injection in ooComments plugin parameters, requiring immediate attention from site administrators.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2008-1511?

CVE-2008-1511 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in ooComments 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the PathToComment parameter for (1) classes/class_admin.php and (2) classes/class_comments.php. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1511?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oocomments Oocomments.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1511?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1511 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-1511 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-1511 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5gj-rfrw-qg5p.

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